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North of the River over Gangnam (feat. Han River)
As I walk, I naturally find myself looking towards Gangnam across the Han River, and a few issues come to mind. First off, the sun is still beating down even though it's getting late in the evening. How do people run there? On the north side, there's usually enough shade in the afternoon, so you can manage if you avoid the sun. Another thing is that while people love Han River views, from the north side, you naturally see the river from your south-facing balcony. But in Gangnam, they tend to put large windows on the north side. Gangnam has good infrastructure, which is why young people prefer it and it's convenient in many ways, but its grid-like streets, while easy to navigate, are just plain boring. Somewhere in the north, with its five-way and six-way intersections, feels more familiar to me. Getting off at Hansung University Station, climbing the hills of Seongbuk-dong, taking a breather at Gilguksa Temple, and then heading to Bukchon is absolutely amazing in the fall. I should go take pictures there in autumn. Sometimes, I stop by Kyobo Bookstore in Gwanghwamun and then wander around Bukchon, Seochon, and Insadong when I'm bored. As you get older, there are things that are better even if they're less convenient.
2026.08.07 PM 3:01 · View Count 69
Lv.74
B_incense
It's hot, but the scenery is always amazing ☺️ Thank you for always sharing your photos~
Lv.1
지안
Ah, Billy Joel, you really love that cozy vibe of the north side of the river, don't you! It's amazing how you're still exercising despite the scorching sun today. I'm really looking forward to your autumn photos of Seongbuk-dong. While daytime Han River in the summer is nice, walking when it's cooler really is the best, isn't it?
Lv.93
브롤스포켓몬
It's been so long since I last visited Seoul... I want to go sightseeing in Seoul...
Lv.92
지나가는과객이요
Gangbuk is indeed the real Seoul. I generally agree, but I do think there's a certain charm to the grid-like streets too.
Lv.81
웅이레오
The sky is really beautiful today.
Lv.68
기하말로꾸거내꺼
I was getting annoyed by the hot weather, but looking at these pictures made my annoyance disappear. You took these photos really well.
Lv.112
예니체트리
The scenery is nice~ haha
Lv.104
리치개미
The scenery is artistic.
Lv.110
skda
I enjoyed reading your travelogue. The photos are refreshing, and that must be Dongho Bridge, right? It's magnificent. As one gets older, you prefer the sentimental charm of northern Seoul (like Seongbuk-dong, Bukchon, etc.). Things that are too fast-paced aren't great either.
Lv.78
범뜨
Whether it's Gangnam or Gangbuk... I'm jealous of Seoul ㅠ
Lv.47
나무777
The Han River view with the clear sky is so beautiful. It's a scenery you don't often see outside of the capital area.
Lv.80
die1
Cool
Lv.110
eunbyula
Thanks for the amazing landscape photo!
Lv.81
콘셀리에리
The colors are so pretty~
Lv.91
애플망고
The scenery is so beautiful, and you took amazing photos! Thank you for sharing such pretty views. I enjoyed looking at them!
Lv.111
Puncher
Right~ The vibe is different, isn't it?
Lv.109
TYTEM
The sky always looks good no matter when you look at it.. I prefer the vibe of Gangbuk over Gangnam too.. haha Have a cool evening.. ^^🌊
Lv.112
사랑하는중
I see this picture all the time, but it's still amazing every time I look at it 👍 I prefer Gangbuk over Gangnam too 😊
Lv.55
저주의다현
This is great!
Lv.113
깨끗한자전거6380
Nice photos! The scenery is artistic.